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Win Butler Slams Greg Abbott: “If There’s a Hell, That Motherfucker’s Going There”
If you’re one of the left-leaning Texans infuriated by the purgatory that is Greg Abbott’s leadership, you’re not alone: Former Texan Win Butler recently chatted with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about how his loathing of the conservative governor inspired Arcade Fire’s recent single “The Lightning II.” As the band’s frontman puts it not-so-lightly: “I don’t even believe in hell, but if there’s a hell, that motherfucker’s going there.” Butler, who spent a portion of his upbringing outside of Houston, explained that while he was working on the song, he thought of the Haitian migrants trying to seek refuge in the United States last fall. Although many of them made arduous journeys that took them from Haiti to Brazil, through Central America, and finally to the Rio Grande River that separates Mexi...
Billie Eilish Announces London Climate Summit Overheated
Billie Eilish has unveiled Overheated, a six-day climate summit in London this June aligning with UK dates on her ongoing world tour. The inaugural event takes place on June 10th, 11th, 12th, 16th, 25th, and 26th at The O2 in London with unique panels, performances, and presenters spread across the two-week affair. Notable attractions include introductory remarks by Eilish and FINNEAS on June 10th, a performance by Sigrid and Love Ssega on June 16th, and a special keynote speaker still to be announced. The Overheated documentary will also be presented each day and features appearances by Eilish, FINNEAS, Yungblud, English fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood, Emily Eavis, and the recently Eilish-awarded, Norwegian Grammy winner girl in red. Check out the fully released itinerary on the ...
There’s a New Cyndi Lauper Documentary in the Works
Cyndi Lauper‘s true colors will shine in the newly announced Let the Canary Sing, a career-spanning documentary that will take a look at the ’80s pop queen. The documentary will explore Lauper’s childhood, fame, support for feminist movements, style evolution, the success of her 1983 debut, She’s So Unusual, and of course, the stories behind blockbuster hits like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “True Colors.” It is currently in production by Sony Music Entertainment’s Premium Content Division. “Like many people, I assumed when Cyndi Lauper burst onto the music scene in the early Eighties, that she was another young star experiencing a meteoric rise to fame and success thanks to MTV,” director Alison Ellwood said in a statement. “But as it turns out, her story is one of hard knocks, ha...
This Ain’t It Joe: Joe Budden Dragged To Oblivion For “Victim Bullying” Comment
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Joe Budden is once again trending for yet another wayward comment, this time it was for calling out “victim bullies”. On a recent episode of “The Joe Budden Podcast,” the “Flex” rapper and unashamed Tory Lanez supporter decided to ruffle a few feathers at the expense of both Black women and domestic violence victims when he decided to compare Megan Thee Stallion’s recent Interview with CBS to the history of domestic violence reported between Evelyn Lozada and Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson; an issue he calls “victim bullying.” Related Stories Budden kicked things off by showing his disproval for Megan’s ability to speak her truth after the court had to place a gag order on the alleged shooter, Lanez, for talking too much. “He cannot sp...
May The 4th Be With You: Meta Quest & ILMxLAB Team Up For Star Wars Day Content
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ILMxLAB / ILMxLAB Star Wars Day is soon approaching and fans of the vast universe of the Star Wars franchise will undoubtedly spread the vibes of the Force across the galaxy, or, in this case, the metaverse. Meta Quest and ILMxLABm, the immersive studio from Lucasfilms, joined, ahem, “forces” to bring fans some exciting Star Wars Day activities. Source: ILMxLAB / ILMxLAB Meta Quest 2, the leading all-in-one VR experience, is the place for fans to get into the full slate of Meta Quest’s Star Wars experiences for 50% off retail price from now through May 5. Below are the descriptors for the Meta Quest Star Wars experiences: Source: ILMxLAB / ILMxLAB ILMxLAB’s Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge is an action-adventure experience where you’ll take on the ...
Florida Rapper Rod Wave Arrested For Battery By Strangulation
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Florida rapper Rod Wave was arrested over the weekend after police put out a warrant to bring him in. The St. Petersburg native was arrested for battery by strangulation and is currently awaiting charges regarding the matter. The Tampa Bay Times reports that Rod Wave, 23, was arrested during a traffic stop this past Sunday (May 1) in his hometown. The rapper whose real name is Rodarius Marcell Green was a passenger in the vehicle that was stopped ahead of Wave getting booked at the Pinellas County Jail. The arrest warrant originated from Osceola County according to Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson. As the Times adds in its reporting, Wave grew up in the Cromwell Heights section of town, gaining fame as a musician during ...
Watch the Latest Trailer From the Upcoming Sex Pistols Limited Series
The Sex Pistols‘ new limited series, based on Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones’ 2018 memoir, Lonely Boy: Tales From A Sex Pistol, is out later this month on Hulu. Despite being bashed by John Lydon, the Danny Boyle-directed Pistol is still happening and today, it revealed its latest trailer which you can see below. [embedded content][embedded content] “Imagine breaking into the world of The Crown and Downton Abbey with your mates and screaming your songs and your fury at all they represent,” Boyle said in a statement. “This is the moment that British society and culture changed forever. It is the detonation point for British street culture…where ordinary young people had the stage and vented their fury and their fashion…and everyone had to watch and listen…and everyone feared them o...
The Mysterines Are Ready to Takeover
Lia Metcalfe doesn’t see things in the same pink chiffon light that more optimistic folks do. To this sleeve-tattooed, raven-haired, Doc Marten-armored, ebony-garbed Brit, the outside world has always looked and felt more like Blue Velvet, both the material and the surreal suburban-nightmare film of the same name by one of her aesthetic heroes, filmmaker David Lynch. And — rather than shivering like a chihuahua in fright — she’s eternally grateful for those dark visions. Ever since childhood, they’ve inspired her, and they’ve now helped define the Liverpudlian’s sinister coliseum-rattling rock combo, The Mysterines. Only 21, Metcalfe carries herself with the prescient weight and wisdom of a world-weary old soul. It’s a maturity that could be traced back to her showbiz father, Andrew Metcal...
What’s Inside My Tour Bus: Ler LaLonde From Primus Shows Us Around
In this new feature, some of our favorite artists give us an insider look at how they travel to a city near you. Date April 20, 2022 Current city Kansas City, MO On our way to Des Moines, IA Come see us until June 25, 2022 Promoting Conspiranoid EP as part of the Tribute to Kings Tour, performing Rush’s A Farewell to Kings in its entirety. My favorite song to perform live right now Right now my favorite song to play is our new one, “Conspiranoia.” It’s always fun to play new songs but this one turns out to be extra enjoyable live. This album was inspired by This EP was inspired by the idea of wanting to have something new for this tour. What was going to be one new song snowballed into three. I think fans will love the new album bec...
Creem Entertainment Hires Former VICE Publisher John Martin as CEO
Creem Entertainment has announced a raft of new hires, led by former VICE publisher John Martin as CEO, the company tells Billboard. Additionally, BMG Cypress Ascendant Holdings — a partnership between music manager Tautua Reed, former music executive/agent Paul Coyne and investment fund Cypress Ascendant led by businessman Bill Trzos – have come on as investors in the venture. In his new role, Martin will work alongside Creem Entertainment chairman JJ Kramer — son of Creem magazine’s co-founder and publisher Barry Kramer — as well as the magazine’s original editor Jaan Uhelszki. Martin worked in senior leadership roles at VICE Media for 18 years, starting in sales and events before working his way up to publisher. While at the company, he co-founded Munchies, a food and drink joint ventur...
Mexican Rapper Gera MX Signs With Sony Music
Gera MX has signed a deal with Sony Music, Billboard can exclusively announce today (May 3). The Mexican rapper and major label have joined forces to “continue the steady growth and impact of his career and celebrate his arrival to the home of artists,” says an official statement. “I feel really excited about this new stage in my career,” Gera (real name: Gerardo Daniel Torres Montante) said. “I know this strategic alliance with Sony will be crucial to continue growing what has already been highly achieved in my career.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Born in Monterrey and raised in San Luis Potosi, the former Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise has a trajectory that spans over 10 years and credits artists such as Molotov, Control Mache...
Discogs to Boost Brick-and-Mortar Record Stores With New Initiative
In the wake of this year’s Record Store Day on April 23, Discogs is spinning up its own initiative to assist brick-and-mortar music sellers. The online physical music database announced Tuesday (May 3) that it’s set to launch its first annual Independent Record Store Month in June 2022. By connecting music fans and indie record stores across the globe, the initiative hopes to highlight the importance of physical record shops and their contribution to vinyl culture. During Independent Record Store Month, Discogs will launch The Store Explorer, a new, year-round online directory highlighting brick-and-mortar record shops around the world and encouraging fans to support them. Participating stores will also receive a digital badge that verifies which sellers in the Discogs marketplace are phys...
